Keeping heifer calf’s away from the bull

[bluebellfarm]

Hi there new to this group 
can anyone tell me when I should take my 8month old heifer away from her brother you is intact regards Andy

[Pinevalleydexters]

Jun 13, 2020 8:53:17 GMT -5 bluebellfarm said:

Hi there new to this group 
can anyone tell me when I should take my 8month old heifer away from her brother you is intact regards Andy

I would separate as soon as possible. You don’t want her bred before 15-16 months. I have read about heifer calves getting bred at 4 months.

[sevensparks]

I have only 2 pens for wintering. At about 6 months I put the bull calves (and the bull) with the bred mothers of the heifers and put the heifers with the bred mothers of the bull calves. I haven't seen any try to steal milk yet although I know Dexters are known for being good nurse cows.

[Pinevalleydexters]

I always separate for at least a month that way the cows are pretty much dried up. I would never put it past a calf to be a milk stealer. I have seen them sneak from the back.